Since 1931, Schnackenberg’s Luncheonette has been an iconic fixture at 1110 Washington Street. That will change, as regular customers found the historic storefront sealed off with ominous brown paper and a sign that reads, “closed for renovation.”

Schnackenberg’s Luncheonette1110 Washington Street

Schnackenberg’s has been a labor of love for current proprietors Eugene and Joyce Flinn. Accomplished Hoboken restaurateurs, the Flinns took over the luncheonette a few years ago in an effort to update the cherished institution on the city’s main thoroughfare.

“I understand that it has to be done,” said Flinn back in August, “but it has been done to the detriment of people who have invested their life savings into a business in this town.”

Flinn had owned Amanda’s at 908 Washington Street since 1993 and took over Elysian Café at 1001 Washington in 2004. Recently, however, he had divested his interests in both those establishments.

In December, Alfalfa Salad had begun operating a pop-up out of the Schnackeberg’s space during the evening hours. A recent facebook post indicated that they’ll be operating full-time at a Hoboken location:

No word on whether or not the salad joint will still be carrying doughnuts…